Beto O'Rourke leans into 2020, promises decision by end of February
Source: NBC News
Former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke on Tuesday firmly declared "I have been thinking about running for president" and said he would make a decision before the end of February.
O’Rourke, 46, narrowly lost a Senate bid to Texas Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in November but became a national political phenomenon in the process, raising $80 million primarily from small donors and drawing comparisons to President Barack Obama for his speaking style and message of unity.
His entry in the fast-developing Democratic field would immediately make him a top contender, largely because of his wide name recognition among Democrats and his extensive fundraising network.
While O'Rourke has previously hinted he was considering a presidential bid, his public profile seemed to dip recently as other Democrats announced their candidacies. That, in turn, fueled speculation his interest in a possible candidacy had dimmed.
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